inlay Synonyms & Antonyms
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Inlay as a Verb
To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
To place an inlay in a tooth.
Inlay as a Noun
The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
A filling for a tooth, made of ceramic or gold to fit the cavity and shape of tooth and cemented into place.
The piece of paper or the booklet inside the case of a compact disc, DVD, or cassette.
The piece of paper or the booklet inside the case of a CD or DVD
Word Forms & Grammar
inlay (third-person singular simple present inlays, present participle inlaying, simple past and past participle inlaid)
inlay (plural inlays)
Words That Rhyme With Inlay
Origin of Inlay
From in- + lay.
Inlay: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪnˈleɪ/ |
| Meaning | To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design |
| Plural | inlays |
| Verb forms | inlays, inlaying, inlaid |
Inlay: Your Questions Answered
Is inlay a verb or a noun?
Inlay is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of inlay?
The plural of inlay is inlays.
What is the past tense of inlay?
The past tense of inlay is inlaid. The present participle is inlaying.